SUN RA — Reflections in Blue (review)

SUN RA — Reflections in Blue album cover Album · 1987 · Big Band Buy this album from MMA partners
2.5/5 ·
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One of later Sun Ra albums,recorded in Milan in winter 1986. The other half of same recording session's material was used for next Italian label Black Saint Ra's album "Hours After", released in 1990 only.

Musically these two albums both together with two Sun Ra's A&M releases (chronologically placed right between them)represent great musician's one of the most straight forward musical period. "Reflections In Blue" is first in line - and bigger part of music,presented here is Ra & Co playing quite inspired ... traditional big band music!No cosmic sounds,complex structures you can expect from Ra could be found here.All album sounds competent and pleasant,but obviously will disappoint Ra fan,searching for music,similar to what was recorded in late 60-s or 70-s.

The band consists of Ra Arkestra veterans,music is competent,alive and not without humor - but it's just pleasant and not boring trad big band's recording. Think twice before you'll make a choice...
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